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7 Essential Summer Safety Tips for an Injury-Free Season

Posted on 17 June 2021 (18 July 2025) by David Hollingsworth

The summer is typically a busy season with lots of time dedicated to outdoor recreation, including time at the cottage, road tripping adventures, and much more. But with an increase in activity comes the increased risk of injury. To keep you and your family safe while enjoying the season, we’ve compiled a few of our […]

7 Surprising Reasons Homeowners Can Get Sued

Posted on 26 May 2021 (31 March 2025) by David Hollingsworth

Every year, thousands of homeowners get sued for accidents that happen on their property. Many of these lawsuits are filed by family members and friends who have been injured and are forced to sue in order to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, recovery care and disability claims. Find out why homeowners are often sued […]

Has Covid-19 Caused an Increase in Cycling Accidents?

Posted on 28 April 2021 by David Hollingsworth

Cycling Accidents and Covid 19 Should we be concerned about an increase in cycling accidents? Covid 19 has caused an unprecedented spike in the number of cyclists on our streets. Whether they are commuters avoiding public transit, fitness enthusiasts who have lost access to their regular activities, or folks looking for a socially distanced activity, […]

The Long Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on 12 April 2021 (31 March 2025) by David Hollingsworth

Suffering a serious blow to the head or another form of impact can cause devastating injuries. The most severe, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), has the ability to disrupt normal brain function and affect motor skills, cognitive ability, learning skills, and mood. There are many ongoing challenges associated with traumatic brain injuries, and even mild traumatic […]

11 Safety Tips for Winter Driving

Posted on 18 March 2021 (13 June 2022) by David Hollingsworth

Icy roads and poor visibility can make the winter a stressful and dangerous time to drive. But with some planning and preparation, you can stay safe and help protect others who are out on the road as well. Here are some safety tips for winter driving to remember each and every year. Prepare Your Vehicle […]

Be Wary of Some Tow Truck Companies.

Posted on 7 March 2021 by David Hollingsworth

Which Tow Truck Company Should You Hire? If you have been in an accident and must have your vehicle towed, beware. We don’t want to paint every tow truck company with the same brush; however, there are several scams working in Ontario involving tow truck operators, repair shops, and storage facilities that you should know […]

Bill 118 Makes Changes to Slip and Fall Time Limit.

Posted on 24 February 2021 (9 March 2021) by David Hollingsworth

Slip and Fall Accident Time Limit. The Ontario government has recently passed Bill 118, also known as the Occupier’s Liability Amendment Act. The new bill changes the slip and fall time limit for people injured on ice and snow to make a claim to recover damages after a slip and fall injury caused by snow […]

Have You Sustained a Dog Bite Injury?

Posted on 19 February 2021 (7 October 2022) by David Hollingsworth

Dog Bite Compensation in Ontario Nearly half a million people report dog bites every year in Canada. However, very few people seek compensation for their injuries because they aren’t aware that this is even an option. You can’t really expect to sue someone’s dog, can you? Actually, you may be entitled to compensation if the […]

Brain injury prevention and City of Ottawa helmet rules.

Posted on 3 February 2021 (29 August 2024) by David Hollingsworth

New City of Ottawa rules aimed at concussion injury and brain injury prevention Safety rules on the City of Ottawa indoor rinks became a little stricter with the introduction of a new helmet policy. Effective February 1, 2021 kids 10 and under must wear a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved hockey helmet. Brain injury prevention […]

Changes to Slip and Fall Accident Timelines

Posted on 13 January 2021 (16 September 2025) by David Hollingsworth

Changes to Slip and Fall Accident Timelines Bill 118, the Act to amend the Occupiers’ Liability Act came into effect December 8, 2020. Changes to Ontario Law and slip and fall accident timelines will soon affect people who are injured by a slip and fall accident on icy steps, walkways, laneways, or property. Those injured […]